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Former BCA president, labour activist Gordie Larkin dies of COVID

Former BCA president, labour activist Gordie Larkin dies of COVID

Larkin, a former Canadian Labour Congress activist and Burnaby Citizens Association president, died last night after a 2-month battle against COVID-19
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B.C. woman reports money 'falling from sky' while on a walk

B.C. woman reports money 'falling from sky' while on a walk

The "honest soul" picked up the cash and took it to the cops
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B.C. tops provinces as migration destination in 2020: U-Haul

B.C. tops provinces as migration destination in 2020: U-Haul

Only New Brunswick matched British Columbia's incoming one-way U-Haul traffic
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UBC public health director apologizes for travelling during pandemic

UBC public health director apologizes for travelling during pandemic

"I recognize now that I should not have travelled, and that many of you have made sacrifices over these past several weeks that I too should have made."
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Howlin' time: Dazzling full 'wolf moon' set to illuminate Vancouver skies

Howlin' time: Dazzling full 'wolf moon' set to illuminate Vancouver skies

Are you ready to howl?
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Burnaby saw a dramatic slide in new COVID-19 cases last week

Burnaby saw a dramatic slide in new COVID-19 cases last week

But December was still the worst month ever for COVID-19 cases in Burnaby
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Vancouver ranked one of the world's most popular cities for vegans

Vancouver ranked one of the world's most popular cities for vegans

We're the only Canadian city to crack the top 10, too. 🌱❤️
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Surrey Police Service adds another RCMP member to its top brass

Surrey Police Service adds another RCMP member to its top brass

Jennifer Hyland, the current officer-in-charge of the Ridge Meadows RCMP, says her focus is building an inclusive police force
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New round of COVID-19 cases hit Metro Vancouver stores

New round of COVID-19 cases hit Metro Vancouver stores

FreshCo and McDonald's just the latest
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‘They are the murderers’: Families seek justice one year after flight shot down over Tehran

‘They are the murderers’: Families seek justice one year after flight shot down over Tehran

Ukrainian Airlines Flight PS752 was shot down over Tehran a year ago this week, killing 176 people, including a Port Coquitlam family of three. Now victims' families are demanding answers as they raise money for international legal action
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